Can pick up a pair of parallel imported floor standers for $199 new but not sure if I should get some older second hand ones of a better known brand instead.

What do you guys think or do you know anything about these speakers? I'm not going to get a chance to hear them unfortunately.

Specs are:

-Acclaim speakers rrp $899 -2.5 way 120w per speaker -87DB -30-20khz -Brand new in boxes -These are designed in conunction with and brought in by B&W NZ -So these guys have designed a speaker that punches well above its weight. -Fantastic sound -Will out perform speakers 3x the price -Fully nz warranty

They're rubbish unfortunately. I'd rate them at the same level as Wharfedale Crystal's... And why, oh why buy a bit of audio kit you haven't had a chance to audition? With speakers, sound is everything. And by everything, I mean EVERYTHING.

Dunnersfella: They're rubbish unfortunately. I'd rate them at the same level as Wharfedale Crystal's... And why, oh why buy a bit of audio kit you haven't had a chance to audition? With speakers, sound is everything. And by everything, I mean EVERYTHING.

Yeah I kinda figured that from the price but wasn't sure if they were worth gettign or not. It's just for the bedroom and I don't watch tv in there much. I think i'm going to get some Polk Audio RT12s second hand instead :)